Korean word

후속

Pronunciation

Romanizationhusok

Meaning

  • nounfollow-up

Example

회사는 후속 조치를 발표했다.hoe sa neun hu sok cho chi reul pal pyo haet tta

The company announced follow-up measures.

Illustration for 후속 (follow-up)

More examples

뉴스에서 후속 보도를 전했다.nyu seu e seo hu sok po do reul cheon haet tta

The news reported a follow-up.

Core concept

A later development that continues an earlier event, often as a new action, report, or part.

Common phrases

  • 후속 보도hu sok po do

    follow-up report

  • 후속 기사hu sok ki sa

    follow-up article

Similar words

그다음keudaeum: The following item in an order that has already been discussed.
다음taeum: Used before a noun for the time, turn, or thing coming up.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 사건의 뒤에 이어서 일어나는 일이나 조치eo tteon i ri na sa geo nui twi e i eo seo i reo na neun i ri na cho chi

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean word formed from elements meaning after and continue, giving the idea of something that comes after and carries an earlier matter forward.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean news story or company announcement uses this word, expect more information or action after the first event, not a completely new topic.

Other meanings

  • sequelnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 후속보도husokppodofollow-up reportnoun
  • 후속 조치husok chochifollow-up measurenoun

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